News
Homesman gets Cup start with Underwood win
Melbourne
Sunday 30 September 2018, 4:41pm
Homesman has earned a start in the Caulfield Cup by holding out Tosen Basil and Humidor in the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Spring hopes finally arrive in Melbourne
Melbourne
Sunday 30 September 2018, 4:23pm
Almost 20 hours after their intended arrival, 19 European spring contenders have finally arrived in Melbourne and an extended stopover in Sharjah. Read more »
Trekking too strong in Testa Rossa Stakes
Melbourne
Sunday 30 September 2018, 4:09pm
Trekking has made the journey south from Sydney to claim a Listed race victory in the Testa Rossa Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Brian Anderton reflects on Patrick Erin
Sydney
Sunday 30 September 2018, 3:55pm
Patrick Erin's former trainer Brian Anderton has celebrated the seven-year-old's Group One win in the Metropolitan Handicap. Read more »
Beau Mertens receives Singapore call-up
Melbourne
Sunday 30 September 2018, 1:59pm
Melbourne jockey Beau Mertens will take up a short-term licence to ride at two meetings in Singapore. Read more »
Houtzen to chase Manikato Stakes
Brisbane
Sunday 30 September 2018, 1:33pm
Queensland mare Houtzen will chase the Group One Manikato Stakes after an unlucky run in the Moir Stakes. Read more »
Graff confirmed runner in The Everest
Sydney
Sunday 30 September 2018, 11:52am
Three-year-old Graff has been confirmed as a runner in the $13 million Everest leaving one slot still vacant. Read more »
Inspection for rescheduled Ipswich meeting
Brisbane
Sunday 30 September 2018, 11:18am
Trainers and jockeys are likely to join stewards for an inspection of Ipswich before the rescheduled meeting goes ahead. Read more »
Dean Holland suspended for improper riding
Sydney
Saturday 29 September 2018, 6:51pm
Victorian jockey Dean Holland has been suspended for three weeks after being found guilty of improper riding in The Metropolitan at Randwick. Read more »
Randwick punters revel in Epsom, AFL GF
Sydney
Saturday 29 September 2018, 6:22pm
A mother and her son supporting opposing AFL grand finalists have left Randwick on Epsom day with more mixed emotions than most of the 14,087-strong crowd. Read more »
Haripour runs away with RM Ansett Classic
Melbourne
Saturday 29 September 2018, 5:05pm
Haripour has raced his way into better company with a stylish win in the Listed RM Ansett Classic at Mornington to complete a winning hat-trick. Read more »
Patrick Erin wins the Group 1 Metropolitan
Sydney
Saturday 29 September 2018, 4:57pm
Former New Zealand stayer Patrick Erin has chased down his Chris Waller-trained stablemate Brimham Rocks to win the Group One Metropolitan at Randwick. Read more »
Hartnell wins the Group One Epsom Handicap
Sydney
Saturday 29 September 2018, 4:18pm
Hartnell has won the Epsom Handicap, beating D'Argento and Unforgotten in a thrilling finish to the $1 million race at Randwick. Read more »
Mickey eyes maiden G1 after Randwick win
Sydney
Saturday 29 September 2018, 4:02pm
The David Hayes-trained Mickey Blue Eyes is on the rise as a potential stayer after winning the Dulcify Quality at Randwick. Read more »
Freedman sprinters go one-two in Premiere
Sydney
Saturday 29 September 2018, 3:55pm
Santa Ana Lane and Shoals have run one-two in an upset result in the Premiere Stakes at Randwick, a precursor to the $13 million Everest. Read more »
Lockwood reaches new Heights with Fiery
Brisbane
Saturday 29 September 2018, 3:40pm
Trainer Barry Lockwood is chasing the Brisbane summer carnival with Fiery Heights after the sprinter's win at Doomben. Read more »
Oohood wins the Group One Flight Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 29 September 2018, 3:38pm
Oohood has broken through for her first win in the Group One Flight Stakes at Randwick, the final and most important leg of Sydney racing's Princess Series. Read more »
Ace High on target for Cups after WFA win
Sydney
Saturday 29 September 2018, 3:19pm
The David Payne-trained Ace High has shown he is on target for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups with victory over 2000m in the Hill Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Stranded spring internationals coping well
Melbourne
Saturday 29 September 2018, 2:36pm
The international contingent horses stuck in Sharjah are coping well after a delay caused by damage to their cargo plane. Read more »
Victorian Dubious upstages Sydney colts
Sydney
Saturday 29 September 2018, 2:30pm
Dubious has won the Breeders' Plate at Randwick and earned his place in history as the the first Victorian-trained horse to win the Breeders' Plate. Read more »
Chautauqua colours in money at Mornington
Melbourne
Saturday 29 September 2018, 1:55pm
Midoriyama has carried the famous colours of retired sprinter Chautauqua to success in a restricted race at Mornington. Read more »
Catch Me impressive in Gimcrack Stakes win
Sydney
Saturday 29 September 2018, 1:29pm
Catch Me is likely to be aimed at the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes after winning the Group Three Gimcrack Stakes for two-year-old fillies. Read more »
Tax revenue put into racing infrastructure
Brisbane
Saturday 29 September 2018, 1:18pm
Revenue from a new point of consumption tax in Queensland will be directed towards infrastructure. Read more »
Racing Queensland posts $1.2 million loss
Brisbane
Saturday 29 September 2018, 1:09pm
Racing Queensland has recorded a $1.2 million company loss for the past financial year. Read more »
Stella Victoria sets record in Doomben win
Brisbane
Saturday 29 September 2018, 1:05pm
Tough mare Stella Victoria has showed her stakes-winning ability with a class-record win at Doomben. Read more »
Patient approach works for Alpine Dancer
Brisbane
Saturday 29 September 2018, 12:27pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote's noted patience with his horses has continued to pay off with Alpine Dancer winning at Doomben. Read more »
Moir flop Nature Strip out of $13m Everest
Sydney
Saturday 29 September 2018, 12:23pm
The Australian Turf Club has confirmed Nature Strip will not run in $13 million Everest in its slot. Read more »
Blair House set for Caulfield debut in G1
Melbourne
Saturday 29 September 2018, 11:21am
Godolphin galloper Blair House will be the third horse from Charlie Appleby's contingent to run at Caulfield during the spring carnival. Read more »
In Her Time Provincial horse of the year
Sydney
Friday 28 September 2018, 11:08pm
In Her Time and The Monstar have been named provincial and country horse of the year respectively. Read more »
Meryl claims G3 race at first Valley run
Melbourne
Friday 28 September 2018, 10:07pm
Damien Oliver has guided Sydney visitor Meryl to victory in the Group Three Scarborough Stakes at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Leonardi Da Hinchi claims G2 Stutt Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 28 September 2018, 10:01pm
Leonardi Da Hinchi has overcome a difficult passage at Moonee Valley to claim victory in the Group Two Stutt Stakes. Read more »
Viddora makes amends in G1 Moir Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 28 September 2018, 9:54pm
Viddora has returned to Moonee Valley to claim victory in the Moir Stakes after being beaten narrowly in the Group One race a year ago.. Read more »
Chautauqua retired after Valley refusal
Melbourne
Friday 28 September 2018, 8:27pm
Champion sprinter Chautauqua has again failed to jump from the barrier with connections announcing his retirement from racing. Read more »
The Taj Mahal holds off late Valley lunge
Melbourne
Friday 28 September 2018, 8:12pm
The Taj Mahal has progressed his Caulfield Cup claims holding off a late surge from Gallic Chieftain to win the JRA Cup at Moonee Valley. Read more »
I Am A Star too strong in Stocks Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 28 September 2018, 8:03pm
Trainer Shane Nichols is eyeing Group One races with I Am A Star after her all-the-way win in the Stocks Stakes at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Futooh chasing Flight Stakes upset
Sydney
Friday 28 September 2018, 6:19pm
The Lindsay Park stable will be represented by two fillies in the Flight Stakes including Futooh who David Hayes believes can run a mighty race. Read more »
The G1 Metropolitan: what you need to know
Sydney
Friday 28 September 2018, 5:04pm
All the key comments and history surrounding the Group One Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick on Saturday. Read more »
Wall Of Fire returns in The Metropolitan
Sydney
Friday 28 September 2018, 4:53pm
Imported stayer Wall Of Fire makes his return from a lengthy lay-off in the Group One Metropolitan Handicap over 2400m. Read more »
The facts and figures of the Fight Stakes
Sydney
Friday 28 September 2018, 3:04pm
All the facts, figures and history behind the Flight Stakes ahead of the race on Randwick Racecourse on Saturday. Read more »
Dee aims for back-to-back G1 Metropolitans
Melbourne
Friday 28 September 2018, 2:53pm
Jockey Michael Dee will be chasing back-to-back wins in the Group One Metropolitan at Randwick when he rides imported stayer Midterm at Randwick. Read more »
Newnham chasing first Group One win
Melbourne
Friday 28 September 2018, 2:39pm
Trainer Mark Newnham will be striving for his first Group One win when he saddles Lanciato in the Epsom and two runners in the Flight Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Barrier concern for Grunt in G1 Underwood
Melbourne
Friday 28 September 2018, 2:31pm
Trainer Mick Price has a nagging concern the outside barrier could prove detrimental to the chances of Grunt in the Group One Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Tim Clark out to continue winning form
Sydney
Friday 28 September 2018, 1:33pm
Tim Clark is hoping his recent vein of form can extend to the Group One arena with the jockey to ride in all three feature races at Randwick Read more »
Tawfiq Boy to tackle open company
Brisbane
Friday 28 September 2018, 1:02pm
The in-form Tawfiq Boy will step out of restricted class and tackle open company at Doomben. Read more »
Torcedor out of Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Friday 28 September 2018, 12:54pm
European stayer Torcedor has not entered quarantine in the UK after spiking a temperature, ruling him out of the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Jockey Damien Oliver given the all clear
Sydney
Friday 28 September 2018, 12:49pm
Jockey Damien Oliver has been given the all-clear from doctors to ride after hurting his leg in a barrier mishap. Read more »
In-form Childs chasing big Mornington win
Melbourne
Friday 28 September 2018, 12:43pm
Jordan Childs gets the chance to showcase his riding talents for Lloyd Williams aboard Our Venice Beach in the R M Ansett Classic at Mornington. Read more »
Veteran Glendara ready to fire at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 28 September 2018, 11:23am
Trainer Barry Baldwin is confident veteran Glendara is ready to step up in distance and show his best form at Doomben. Read more »
Winx all set to capture a third HOTY title
Melbourne
Thursday 27 September 2018, 5:35pm
Winx is set to join Black Caviar and Sunline as a three-time winner of the Australian Horse of the Year. Read more »
RV stewards extend Nathan McPherson's ban
Melbourne
Thursday 27 September 2018, 5:07pm
Stewards have added another six weeks to suspended Cranbourne trainer Nathan McPherson's current ban after finding him guilty of another offence. Read more »